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Christmas Season in Antarctica (Ocean Victory)

Operated by Intrepid Travel

Tripcode: GXMX

Overview

Destination:

Antarctica,

Argentina,

Duration:11 days

Type:Group tour (max 180)

Style:

Adventure,

Polar,

Wildlife,

Travel Period

December 2026 - December 2026

Spend the festive season venturing through glacial landscapes on this 11-day trip to the Antarctic Peninsula. Starting in the southernmost city in the world, you’ll board the Ocean Victory and traverse the famed Drake Passage, then hop into Zodiac boats and cruise around the South Shetland Islands. Celebrate Christmas Day surrounded by penguins, seals, whales and rare seabirds with a group of like-minded adventurers and a knowledgeable Expedition Team by your side. Contribute to vital research of the region’s ecosystems and learn how they’re being impacted by climate change by helping to collect data through the Citizen Science program. Make this holiday season one that's filled with expeditions, epic photo ops and rare wildlife encounters.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Your voyage is on board the Ocean Victory ship.

SPECIAL BOOKING CONDITIONS
This voyage is operated by our Polar partner Polar Latitudes. You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the voyage cost per person per Cruise for your booking to be confirmed. If your booking is made within 120 days of the departure date, then the full amount is payable at the time of booking. Please refer to the "booking conditions" on our website under Polar Latitudes.

ADVENTURE OPTIONS
A range of Paid Adventure Options is available on selected voyages, subject to availability. Your sales agent can assist with availability and pricing.
• Discover Kayaking - One-off excursion available on all voyages. Pre-book via your booking agent and then pay for the activity once onboard the ship.
• Camping - One-off excursion available on selected voyages. Pre-book via your booking agent and then pay for the activity once onboard the ship.
• Snowshoeing - One-off excursion available on selected voyages. Pre-book via your booking agent and then pay for the activity once onboard the ship.
• Immersive Kayaking - Designed for experienced paddlers, Immersive Kayaking is a full-voyage program that maximizes your time on the water. Pre-book and prepay via your booking agent. A non-refundable deposit of 20% is required at time of booking and final payment due 120 days prior to your voyage departure.
• Photography program - Designed for travellers who want to capture the essence of their journey through the lens. Guided by an experienced photography expert, you’ll receive tips and hands-on guidance to refine your skills. Pre-book and prepay via your booking agent. A non-refundable deposit of 20% is required at time of booking and final payment due 120 days prior to your voyage departure.

Highlights:

Your voyage is on board the Ocean Victory ship. SPECIAL BOOKING CONDITIONS This voyage is operated by our Polar partner Polar Latitudes. You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the voyage cost per person per Cruise for your booking to be confirmed. If your booking is made within 120 days of the departure date, then the full amount is payable at the time of booking. Please refer to the "booking conditions" on our website under Polar Latitudes. ADVENTURE OPTIONS A range of Paid Adventure Options is available on selected voyages, subject to availability. Your sales agent can assist with availability and pricing. • Discover Kayaking - One-off excursion available on all voyages. Pre-book via your booking agent and then pay for the activity once onboard the ship. • Camping - One-off excursion available on selected voyages. Pre-book via your booking agent and then pay for the activity once onboard the ship. • Snowshoeing - One-off excursion available on selected voyages. Pre-book via your booking agent and then pay for the activity once onboard the ship. • Immersive Kayaking - Designed for experienced paddlers, Immersive Kayaking is a full-voyage program that maximizes your time on the water. Pre-book and prepay via your booking agent. A non-refundable deposit of 20% is required at time of booking and final payment due 120 days prior to your voyage departure. • Photography program - Designed for travellers who want to capture the essence of their journey through the lens. Guided by an experienced photography expert, you’ll receive tips and hands-on guidance to refine your skills. Pre-book and prepay via your booking agent. A non-refundable deposit of 20% is required at time of booking and final payment due 120 days prior to your voyage departure.

Standard inclusions

Meals: Meals: 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners.
Transport: Expedition cruise ship, zodiac.
Accommodation: Comfortable hotel (1 night), Expedition cruise ship (9 nights).

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Day 1: Ushuaia

Welcome to Ushuaia – the gateway to Antarctica. When you arrive at the airport, you’ll be transferred to your comfortable hotel for the night. This evening, you’ll have a welcome meeting to meet the other travellers who will be joining you on your adventure. If you arrive in Ushuaia with some time to spare, why not explore the city’s main street, where you can browse souvenir shops for keepsakes or find a spot to sample some of the local cuisine.

Day 2: Ushuaia

Spend this morning either relaxing at the hotel or exploring more of Ushuaia. You might like to visit the Maritime Museum or browse the artisanal markets. This afternoon, it’s time to board your ship – the Ocean Victory. When you’ve boarded, you’ll meet the Expedition Team who will be joining you for your trip. Settle into your cabin, then have a safety and orientation meeting before joining your group and the captain for a welcome dinner on board. Raise a glass as you set off for a Christmas adventure that’ll be one for the books!

Day 3: Drake Passage

Over these two days at sea, you’ll cross the infamous Drake Passage – the body of water separating the southernmost point of South America from the Antarctic Peninsula. Kick off your program of onboard activities with educational talks about the region’s history, geology and ecology, led by the Expedition Team. You can also take part in the Citizen Science program, where you can contribute to the recording and understanding of polar ecosystems and how they’re being impacted by climate change. Keep your eyes on the horizon for your first iceberg sighting and have your binoculars at the ready for plenty of seabird-watching – albatross, petrels and prions are all common sights as you cross this passage.

Day 5: Antarctica

Gear up for three days of exploration in the unspoiled wilderness of Antarctica. Visit active scientific bases and historic landing sites on Zodiac cruises. See chinstrap, gentoo and Adelie penguins, fur, leopard and Weddell seals, humpback whales and seabirds. Create holiday memories to be cherished as you spend Christmas Day venturing through mountainous landscapes filled with towering glaciers and icebergs.

Day 8: South Shetland Islands

Today, witness the diversity of wildlife in the South Shetland Islands. This archipelago forms the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, and each island has something different to offer. Whether you’re walking along the black sands of Deception Island (formed by the caldera of an active volcano!), or the calmer waters of Yankee Harbour (with the huge colony of 4000 breeding pairs of gentoo penguins), today will be filled with adventure. Hop back into the Zodiacs and maybe even do some optional exploring by kayak! Watch seals lying on the shoreline and have your camera at the ready for whale sightings, immersing yourself in the vast wilderness of Antarctica.

Day 9: Drake Passage

Begin your journey back to Ushuaia as you cross the Drake Passage once again. Reflect on a trip well-travelled as you join your fellow travellers for a slideshow of memories from the trip and a photography contest. Share a final celebratory meal together and toast to the memories you’ve made.

Day 11: Ushuaia

Your adventure comes to an end this morning as you disembark your ship in Ushuaia. If you’d like to extend your stay in Ushuaia, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

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Intrepid Travel

Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.

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